Stardew Valley: How to Activate the Dangerous Mines

The Dangerous Mines are an alternative version of the Mines in Stardew Valley, albeit much more challenging. Reaching the bottom will take considerable skill and preparation as the floors feature new deadly enemies and hazardous environments. However, unlike the regular Mines or Skull Cavern, players cannot enter the Dangerous Mines without restriction. The Dangerous Mines are unlocked by completing a quest from the mysterious Mr. Qi in Stardew Valley.

Once players collect Golden Walnuts ×100 and gain access to the Golden Walnut Room on Ginger Island, they can begin to accept special quests similar to the Town Board in Pelican Town. Only Mr. Qi assigns these missions, which are considerably challenging in difficulty. Every Monday, players will be able to visit the Golden Walnut Room and accept two new quests that refresh each week. Completing these repeatable quests will reward players with Qi Gems, a valuable currency used to buy the rarest items in the game, such as the “Key To The Town,” a key that grants access to all buildings in town whenever the player wants.

One of the possible quests that players can receive from Mr. Qi’s board is “Danger In The Deep.” Once Stardew Valley fans accept this unique objective, the Mine elevator will reset, and all the floors will overhaul with extreme difficulty. Additionally, players must reach the bottom floor of 120 within one week, raising the stakes of the quest.

Unlocking the Dangerous Mines in Stardew Valley

To activate the Dangerous Mines in Stardew Valley, players must accept “Danger In The Deep” and enter into the Mines from Floor 1. It is highly recommended that players are equipped with an enchanted Iridium Pickaxe and an Infinity-level weapon. Bringing explosives such as Mega Bombs will be a great help to clear through the floors that are congested with ore rocks. In addition to powerful tools and weaponry, players should have a good supply of healing and energy recovery items with them before embarking on their mining expedition. It is advised that players pack some Ginger or Ginger Ale among these consumables. The Putrid Ghost in Stardew Valley, one formidable enemy in the Dangerous Mines, can inflict players with the Nauseated debuff, preventing them from healing with food or drink for 2 minutes, but Ginger can cure this debuff.

It would also be a sound idea to carry several Staircases or have the materials on hand to make them, as it’s better to skip any floors that prove to be too challenging. Once players arrive at the bottom, they can complete Mr. Qi’s quest, “Danger In The Deep.” They will then have access to the Shrine of Challenge, a switch used for toggling the Mines to the Dangerous Mines in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS.

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